The region’s premier annual event for the investment administration and custody industry returns for the 13th consecutive year in February 2010

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Sporting an optimistic, upbeat theme, the conference is shaping up to be the best yet and will discuss key industry trends and topical issues such as:

Plenary sessions:

• Structural market reform: the impact of ASIC assuming stock exchange oversight -how will increased competition affect the market, and to what extent will we see a reduction in trading costs for certain assets?

• Global themes in operational efficiency: how the GFC has changed the fund operations businessa and outlook on the trends towards outsourcing and offshoring.

• Super fund mergers – where are they? What are the barriers to consolidation in the sector, in contrast with drivers and benefits? How much scale does a fund need and are the alternatives to outright mergers?

• The demise of commissions in financial planning – how will it really impact the whole industry?

• The rise and rise of self-managed investment vehicles – what effect this will have on distribution, product development and fees? What are the regulatory risks in the sector and what are the opporunities for fund managers?

Admin and distribution workshops:

• Unit registry: what is in the best interest of investors - proprietry systems or an industry utility?

• How will TOFA affect the industry and what do you need to be compliant?

• The ‘so what’ of interconnectivity? What does it mean and how can you extract the full benefit?

• Securities lending – what is the way forward under a new regulatory regime?

• Custodian or prime broker? Who can best serve the interests of alternative investment managers?

Platforms and distribution workshops:

• Analysing Cooper and Henry – a panel to discuss the expect outcomes and how it will change the industry?
  
  
• The long-term prospects for boutiques: independent or institutionally-backed, which model will prevail?
  
  
• Platforms: opportunities and threats in a new regulatory environment. Can the mainstream providers stave off competition from the new kids on the block?
  
  
• Managing technology through the cycle - and legislative change, its impact on technology?
  
  
• New age product development – what will future investment products look like? Will ETFs now take off like the States, and what innovations can we expect in retirement products?

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These important issues and many more will be examined over a day of keynote presentations, plenary sessions and workshops – followed by a cocktail reception and gala dinner at the five-star Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.

The event is expected to attract over 300 senior delegates, consisting of top management and operational heads from fund management groups, super funds, other financial services groups, asset consultants, custodians, third party administrators and technology vendors.

To discuss speaking opportunities: Greg Bright This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

To discuss sponsorship opportunities: Laurence Jarvis This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For general enquiries please call +61 (0)2 9221 1114.

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